Cam Smith Named Houston Astros' 2026 Heart & Hustle Award Winner
The Houston Astros announced Cam Smith as their 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner, recognizing his passion and dedication to the game.
The Houston Astros announced Cam Smith as the club's 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner, an honor recognizing a player's passion and dedication to the sport.
It's the kind of recognition that doesn't show up in a WAR column but apparently means something in a clubhouse — different hardware than the performance-based trophies that tend to dominate the offseason conversation.
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